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Basis Research

Research Engineer, Platform

New York, NY · On-site

Open-source research projects with significant adoption or citations * Have demonstrated ability to drive software projects from start to finish . This could be evidenced by: * Research code released ...

Beyond SOF

Red Team Cyber Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA

Conducting Open-Source research to identify key information and forming hypotheses based on research. * Cyber Threat Intelligence * Supporting red cyber threat adversarial assessments * What Required ...

Beyond SOF

Red Team Cyber Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

Conducting Open-Source research to identify key information and forming hypotheses based on research. * Cyber Threat Intelligence * Supporting red cyber threat adversarial assessments What Required ...

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Open Source Intelligence Investigator

Reston, VA · On-site

Conduct online research using industry best practices for misattribution techniques, with a strong ... Leverage open-source collection techniques to provide reports. * Write protective intelligence ...

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To thrive in Open Source Research, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a background in research methodologies, typically supported by a degree in international relations, intelligence studies, or a related field. Familiarity with research databases, online investigative tools, and sometimes certifications like OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) training are valuable. Effective communication, critical thinking, and perseverance are essential soft skills to excel in this field. These skills ensure accurate collection, assessment, and presentation of publicly available information for informed decision-making.

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Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst, Jr

AEVEX

Quantico, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Job Overview
Conduct OSINT activities in response to Government Request for Information (RFI) or tasking by the OIC including working with the Government to clarify and refine the RFI, collecting, exploiting, and analyzing online open-source information, and preparing a report in the format required by the task, with minimal supervision using commercial internet, NIPRNet, SIPRNet and SCINet systems and tools.
Essential Functions
  • Populate and maintain databases in support of and in conjunction with Data Analysts and Data Scientists.
  • Document types and structure of open-source data, analyze and mine data to identify patterns and correlations, map and trace data from system to system or source to source, design and create data reports.
  • Assist the OSINT Team in using and evaluating available Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) tools.
  • Employ COTS tools to aggregate, structure, visualize, and assess available open-source information; infer and assess the relevance, veracity, and credibility of the information and its source.
  • Employ managed attribution (MA) software and associated online tradecraft while executing OSINT collection activities; demonstrate an understanding of the limitations of MA tools.
  • Develop innovative ways to combine data from different tools to provide analytical results that are of greater value and relevance to Operational Forces.
  • Train and mentor Marines in OSINT tradecraft and best practices, including the ability to administer MCIA's Expeditionary OSINT Course.
  • Identify, develop, and formalize new OSINT tradecraft and other SOPs to meet mission requirement.
  • Leverage language skills and cultural/area knowledge in support of OSINT activities to include Arabic, Farsi and/or Persian, Korean, Mandarin, and Russian.
  • Develops open-source research strategies to support specific information gaps.
  • Manually search for, exploit and analyze a variety of online open sources to include media, social media, academic literature, videos, maps etc. in target language to augment information acquired through other sources and/or to fill information gaps.
  • Use various tools and methods to determine authenticity and currency of information acquired from the Internet.
  • Create reports using Word and PowerPoint to convey research findings; generate Open-Source Intelligence Reports (OSIRs).
  • Verbally brief findings and research methods to various consumers.
  • Use language skills to conduct searches and translate foreign articles, journals, and other forms of media into English.
  • Participate in meetings, conferences, and exercises.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions
  • Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
  • Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
  • Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies
  • Proficient language skills and cultural/area knowledge to support of OSINT activities to include Arabic, Farsi and/or Persian, Korean, Mandarin, and Russian, with a DLPT score of 3/3 or better (DLPT score no older than 5 years upon hire date).

Education / Certifications
  • Completed joint-accredited OSINT course. Joint-accredited OSINT courses include but are not limited to: EOSINT (USMC), OS301 and OS302 (Army), ONI OSINT Fundamentals Course (Navy), Introduction to OSINT (USAF), DIA BOTC (DIA), NGA OSINT Course (NGA), NERD (SOCOM).
  • Commercial alternatives to a joint-accredited OSINT course include but are not limited to: CASO (Black Horse Solutions), and SEC 497 and SEC 587 (SANS Institute).

Experience
  • 1-3 years experience in OSINT to include Military, Law Enforcement, and/or Intelligence Community.

Physical Requirement
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment Occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time
For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.
Security Clearance
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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